In writing, lump sum only, contingent on written ‘paid in full’ acknowledgment and deletion of the tradeline, funds released only after the agreement is countersigned. Four conditions. Collectors hate every one of them, and accept them daily from people who insist.
Phone settlements are how people pay twice.
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